Tuesday, March 22, 2016,
Here’s two pics of a Green Frog I saw at Avalon Preserve in Stony Brook. I got these shots at the Frog Pond during the Four Harbors Audubon walk on March 12th. We’re not just about birds on these walks. Amphibians are always a welcome sight as well, especially this early in the season. This guy was the only frog I saw that day but now that Spring has arrived I’m sure he’s already got plenty of company.
JK
Thursday, March 10, 2016,
This is a pair of prospective home buyers I saw at Avalon. This is a big deal to some people, most of them birders. Despite being New York State’s official bird, Eastern Bluebirds can be hard to come by here on Long Island. Habitat loss and competition for nesting space are two of the main culprits. Avalon has been trying to entice Bluebirds to nest here for over a decade. Bluebirds have been sighted over the years and in 2013 a pair started a nest but it didn’t take. Sigh. Let’s hope that these two decide to make a home here.
JK
Saturday, March 12, 2016,
JK